Make a Gift
For the children of Opportunity School, a gift of any size helps to support their learning and development. We believe that every family wants what's best for their child but often does not know how or have the resources to provide it. Because of your support, Opportunity School can help equip children and their families for school and life success!
Financial gifts, gifts of time, in-kind gifts, and help through special events are needed throughout the year. There are many ways to support Opportunity School with your time, talent, and treasure. Here are just a few.
Financial Gifts – In order to maintain our commitment high quality education experiences for our students, we must annually meet out operating needs. Approximately 50 percent of budgeted funds are provided by community donations. Donations can be made on a schedule that works for your budget whether that's yearly or a smaller gift monthly. Click here to set up a one-time or monthly gift.
Annual and Year-End Campaigns – Each year, we ask for support from the Amarillo community with a Spring Appeal and Year-End campaigns. This also gives us the opportunity to update donors about the school. You can also amplify your gift through The Panhandle Gives!
Gifts of time – Share your talents as office and library volunteers, guest readers, teacher appreciation volunteers or help with events at the school. Everything from gardeners to handy men and women can contribute their talents to special projects around the school.
In-kind Gifts - We have many things on our classroom wish lists that you may have available in your home. Here are just a few things that are on our wish list that we are always in need of. If you would like to help with some of these back to school items, please contact our business office at 806-373-4245!
- Copy paper - standard white and in colors.
- Paper towels for classroom clean-ups, baby wipes and disinfecting wipes.
- Packing tape for putting up vocabulary labels and pictures around the classrooms.
- Forever postage stamps - sheets or rolls.
- Wicker baskets as we are trying to incorporate more natural materials and less plastic in our classrooms.
- New underwear and socks, sizes 2-5 toddler.
- Baby bibs, sippy cups
Legacy Gift – If children and education are your passions, you can leave a lasting legacy with a planned gift by including Opportunity School in your will or trust. Learn more by clicking on Leave A Legacy.
Special Events – In 1993, LIPS! became our yearly fundraiser. It is a night of light-hearted entertainment by local celebrities. This is the school’s biggest night. LIPS! has been going strong for decades! We also hold an annual Valentine's Cookie sale. Learn more about these events by clicking on Special Events.
Opportunity School recognizes donors and volunteers in our newsletters, annual report, during donor appreciation events and throughout the year. Additional recognition opportunities are available for event underwriters and through membership of the Board of Trustees. Donors may also choose to remain anonymous, if they wish.
Donate today!